China’s largest ride-hailing operator Didi Chuxing and BAIC have set up a joint venture to develop new energy vehicles and artificial intelligence solutions. Didi is working with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., a unit of state-owned BAIC, to develop ‘next-generation connected-car systems.’ BAIC-Xiaoju New Energy Auto Technology Co. Ltd is the first joint venture between Didi [...]

Groupe PSA has been named as a global leader on corporate climate action by environmental impact non-profit CDP. CDP assesses companies on the comprehensiveness of their climate disclosure, their awareness and management of environmental risks. It also takes into account their demonstration of best practices and their environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful [...]

Following the resignation of Carlos Ghosn, Renault’s board of directors met on 24 January under the chairmanship of Philippe Lagayette, lead independent director. The board has decided to provide Renault with a new governance structure and, on this occasion, to institute a separation of the functions of chairman of the board and chief executive officer. [...]

Lynk & Co has announced unprecedented numbers for a new brand in its first year, starting 2018 with the fastest selling car in history, and closing the book on the year with 120,414 cars rolling on the streets of China. Lynk & Co international CEO, Alain Visser, said, ‘Three years ago Lynk & Co started [...]

Les Pawlowski has been appointed as Symach’s general manager in Canada, overseeing and supporting Symach activities in the region. His more than 20 years-experience in international trade and business development in the automotive aftermarket and 12 years in automotive refinish has led him to collaborate with Symach in the expansion of the brand in Canada. [...]